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Painting of Napoleon in military uniform surrounded by his officers and foreign officers that are surrendering.

Was Napoleon Short, or Is That a Lie?

2022-04-18

Scholars say Napoleon was of average height. Yet, his friends always described him as short. What gives?
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25 of the Most Unflattering Royal Portraits Ever

2021-04-12

Thought every painter made their sitter look pretty, especially when their sitter is a royal? Think again.Continue Reading

The faces of four men. From left to right: Lucius Verus, Maximian, Caligula, Caracalla.

Find Out What the Roman Emperors Looked Like -Here Are Their Faces

2021-03-03

Nero was blondish and had blue eyes, while Hadrian was elegant and tall. Want to know what the other Roman emperors looked like? Continue Reading

Modern oil painting. A close up of Cleopatra's face.

Some Call Cleopatra Ugly. Was She?

2020-12-30

All the ancient authors called Cleopatra beautiful. Then why do some people now say she was ugly?Continue Reading

Cleopatra’s Face: 128 Ancient Coins That Show Her Face

2020-12-28

Ready to see coins with Cleopatra’s image? She issued most of them.Continue Reading

Oil painting of a young reclining Cleopatra. She is in elegant Egyptian garb.

What did Cleopatra Look Like?

2020-12-22

Let’s find out what Cleopatra really looked like through her statues and coins.Continue Reading

Oil painting. A woman looks herself intently in a hand-held mirror. She has black hair pulled back, and idealized Greek profile, and pale skin.

Was Cleopatra Beautiful? What the Sources Say

2020-12-17

Cleopatra is known as the ultimate seductress. Let’s find out what the ancient sources say about her beauty.Continue Reading

An oil painting from the 17th century. It shows a young Caesar in military attire leading Cleopatra to her throne.

Was Julius Caesar Handsome? What the Sources Say

2020-12-14

Here is what the ancient sources say about Caesar’s beauty – or lack there of. While we are at it, let’s look at his statues.Continue Reading

Two marble faces of men in the foreground. There is another statue in the background.

What Julius Caesar and 14 Other Famous Romans Looked Like

2020-12-12

This is what Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, Augustus, Pompey… really looked like.Continue Reading

Painting. A luxurious room inside a palace. Catherine sits on the right and a an elegantly man bows before her.

What was Catherine the Great Like? Temperament and Looks

2020-08-26

Was Catherine the Great tough or merry? She was merry. She loved to laugh, was cultured, friendly, and charming. She was not the belle of the ball, though.Continue Reading

Death Masks of 12 of Your Favorite Historical Figures

2020-06-15

Ever wondered what Napoleon, Mary of Scots, or Washington really looked like? Find out thanks to their death masks.Continue Reading

Simon Bolivar’s Death Mask: the Real Face of the South American Hero

2020-06-04

Take a peak at the real face of Simon Bolivar. Here is his death mask.Continue Reading

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